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Jan 6, 2023 · As 2023 begins, it’s causing the majority of cases in the U.S., but we aren’t seeing a surge like omicron caused last winter. XBB.1.5 is the most transmissible variant of COVID-19 yet. What You Need to Know About XBB.1.5, the Latest Omicron Variant | Johns Hopkins | Bloomberg School of Public Health
Sep 1, 2023 · The variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 first surfaced in the United States toward the end of 2021 and spread like wildfire, spawning new sub-strains—some more transmissible than others. Now, multiple Omicron subvariants are driving most of the COVID-19 cases in the United States.
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Dec 19, 2023 · After examining the mutation profile of the Omicron subvariant BA.2.86, the CDC suggests that currently available COVID-19 treatments will still be effective. This includes COVID-19 oral antivirals Paxlovid, molnupiravir (Lagevrio) and remdesivir (Veklury), according to the CDC.
Jul 7, 2022 · Are omicron vaccines coming soon? It looks like that’s what's going to happen in the fall of this year. There's been good data published by Moderna and Pfizer showing that new formulations combining omicron with other variants can give a broader immune response that recognises omicron and older variants more efficiently.
Feb 10, 2023 · Omicron XBB.1.5 'Kraken' Subvariant Is on the Rise: What To Know. BY KATHY KATELLA February 10, 2023. The new Omicron subvariant appears to be the most transmissible one so far. [Originally published: January 18, 2023. Updated: Feb. 10, 2023.] Note: Information in this article was accurate at the time of original publication.
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Aug 16, 2022 · Is the BA.5 Omicron subvariant more contagious? Does the BA.5 Omicron subvariant evade immunity? Is there risk of outdoor transmission with BA.5? What are the symptoms people are experiencing? How can I protect myself from BA.5 and other Omicron subvariants? Will COVID-19 vaccine booster doses help?
Aug 17, 2023 · Omicron BA.2 or “ stealth ” subvariant. Scientists named this variant Omicron BA.2 to distinguish it from the original Omicron variant, BA.1. At first, scientists thought BA.2 wasn’t as ...
